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Well, today (April 11th) makes it one year since I got my braces. I thought I would post some pics so that people can see what has happened in that time. If all goes well, my ortho has told me that I should have my braces off by June!
BOTTOM BEFORE BRACES (notice how my two 'eye' teeth aren't even in my arch):
BOTTOM AFTER 1 YEAR:
TOP BEFORE BRACES:
TOP AFTER 1 YEAR:
FRONT VIEW BEFORE BRACES:
FRONT VIEW AFTER 1 YEAR:
So, for those of you just starting your journey--don't worry, there is a light at the end of the tunnel!
Braces are Now Off!
Metal Braces Top and Bottom
Expanders Top and Bottom
April 11th 2005-June 27th 2006
Spacers: 1/26/05; 2/6/06; 3/15/06; 4/24/06
4 First Bicuspids removed: 2/2005
Metal Braces, top and bottom: 3/1/05; Debanded 7/26/07
Hawley retainers top and bottom
I remember you coming here a year ago, telling you would have braces
with 'some controlled arch thingy'. Nobody here had this, even the
docs here didn't know much about it. Anyway, yes, it did work. Even
very well. It is unbelievable that this was done in 1 year. Many congrats
to you and your skilled ortho !!!